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Meaning of
breakneck
in English
breakneck
us
/ˈbrɛknɛk/
uk
/ˈbreɪknɛk/
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Definitions
Adjective
dangerously
fast
;
reckless
The
driver
took
the
breakneck
turn
and
lost
control
of
the
car
.
Adverb
at
a
frantic
pace
;
hastily
The
company
is
growing
at
a
breakneck
pace
and
needs
more
staff
.
Noun
a
steep
dangerous
drop
(
physical
location
)
The
hikers
had
to
navigate
around
the
breakneck
cliff
to
avoid
falling
.
Base Words
break
neck
